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Controller of Budget says counties prioritising salaries over development

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Office of the Controller of Budget has flagged the low rate of development across the 47 counties attributing it to dwindling national revenue.

According to the national and county governments budget implementation review report for the third- quarter of the 2022/2023, county governments are now being forced to prioritize payment of salaries at the expense of development.

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